Daryl “Chief” Walton
With heavy hearts, we, Tia and Germaine Walton, regret to announce the passing of our dearly beloved father, Reverend Daryl G. Walton, who peacefully departed this life on the morning of July 9, 2026.
Our father was a man of unwavering faith, love, wisdom, and compassion whose life touched countless hearts through his ministry, his kindness, and his devotion to his family and community. While we grieve this tremendous loss, we also give thanks for the remarkable legacy he leaves behind.
Doug Geldert
Douglas (Doug) Vance Geldert passed away on May 11, 2026 in Denison, TX after a lengthy illness. A native Texan, Doug was born on January 2, 1952 to Vance and Mary Geldert and graduated from Lake Highlands High School in 1970. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and played four seasons on the Texas Longhorn football team, where he was a member of the Southwest Conference Championship teams and lettered in 1973. After college, Doug built diverse careers in a variety of fields, including civil engineering as a supervisor for TxDOT, apparel retail, and as a small business owner of Dude's resale shop in Sherman. Doug deeply loved his children and told everyone he encountered how proud he was of them. He was a Christian man, and later in life he became a member of the Friendship Class at the First Baptist Church in Sherman, Texas. He continued to enjoy watching football and golf while discussing game strategies with old friends. He is survived by his life partner, Reba Wilson of Sherman, TX; daughter Wendy; sons Gabriel (Christy) and Joshua (Natalee); grandchildren Ryleigh, Ella, Charlotte, Audrey, William, and Maggie; sister Mary Gunter; brother Donny (Julie) Geldert; nieces Vanessa Gunter and Natalie Vidrini; and nephews Hal Samples, Brandon Samples, and Nicholas Geldert. Doug spent the last year and a half of his life under the care of the staff at Beacon Hill in Denison and Heart to Heart Hospice in Sherman. The family is very grateful for the love and support the caregivers shared with Doug.
Published by The Herald Democrat from Jul. 21 to Jul. 23, 2026.
Steve McGowan In Memory
In Memory Of Steve McGowan, Class of 1970, Lake Highlands High School
“Two weeks ago my father, Stephen E McGowan, Lake Highlands class of 1970, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer. Little did we know that today we would be planning his funeral. 💔 Last week he declined very quickly, and peacefully passed Saturday evening with my brother, sister in-law, and I by his side.
For those who knew my dad or would like to attend to offer their support to our family in this difficult time, the funeral will take place in the Trinity Garden of Restland Cemetery with a Celebration of Life to take place at my brothers residence in Plano after.
Restland Cemetery
Thursday, January 30th at 11am
13005 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75243
Memorial Service will be held in the Trinity Garden across the street from the Restland Funeral Home.
If you cannot make the memorial service, and would like to join for the Celebration of Life, please send me a message for more information.
In lieu of flowers, we ask to help us continue to fight this awful disease by kindly making a donation to the American Cancer Society on his behalf. This post will be updated with a direct link to his fundraising page once it has been furnished to us by the organization.” Steve’s Daughter
